Is it Flu or COVID-19 “Coronavirus Disease”?
Is it Flu or COVID-19 "Coronavirus Disease"?
FLU INFLUENZA
The u is a common, contagious respiratory illness caused by u viruses. The u is di erent from a cold.
Flu can cause mild to severe illness, and complications can lead to death. Millions of citizens get in uenza within the United States each year.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF FLU
The signs and symptoms of u usually develop within two days after exposure. Symptoms come on quickly and all at once.
"CORONAVIRUS"
"Coronavirus" is a new infection that can cause mild to severe respiratory illness. There has been community spread within the United States but the risk of getting "Coronavirus" is still considered low.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF "CORONAVIRUS"
Signs and symptoms can appear two to 14 days after exposure.
? Fever or feeling feverish ? Headache ? Muscle or body aches ? Cough ? Feeling very tired (fatigue) ? Sore throat ? Runny or stu y nose
? Fever ? Cough ? Di culty breathing ? Shortness of breath
HOW FLU GERMS ARE SPREAD
The u is spread mainly by droplets made when people who have u cough, sneeze, or talk. Viruses can also spread on surfaces, but this is less common.
People with u can spread the virus before, during, and after they are sick.
HOW "CORONAVIRUS" GERMS ARE SPREAD
It is thought to be spread by:
? Coughing/sneezing or other close contact with a person infected with "Coronavirus." - Close contact means being within 6 feet of an infected person for a period of time.
? It may also spread by touching items that an infected person has used, like tissues or linen.
WHO GETS THE FLU?
WHO GETS "CORONAVIRUS"?
Anyone can get the u.
In the United States, people at risk are:
Some people--like very young children, older adults, and people with some health conditions-- are at high risk of serious complications.
? Travelers from outside the United States.
? An individual who had close contact with a person infected with "Coronavirus."
For more information about the u and COVID-19, visit u and coronavirus/2019-nCoV.
March 3, 2020 DISCLAIMER: COVID-19 information is rapidly changing and documents will be updated accordingly.
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